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Advancing transport safety and efficiency: Key milestones for TCA in Austroads’ 2023-2024 Annual Report
2 December 2024
The Austroads Annual Report 2023-24 highlights the ongoing contributions of Transport Certification Australia (TCA) in driving innovations in road transport safety, efficiency, and reliability. At a glance, in 2023-24: TCA…
TCA recognises MiX by Powerfleet as a service provider for both RIM and TMA
15 October 2024
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) is pleased to announce that MiX by Powerfleet, a registered provider of Road Infrastructure Management (RIM) services, has been certified for the Telematics Monitoring Application (TMA). MiX by…
TCA expands telematics capacity and moves closer to potential real-time data availability
11 October 2024
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) – the centre of excellence within Austroads responsible for providing assurance in the use of telematics and other vehicle-based technologies – is undertaking a significant expansion of…
TCA type-approves Elphinstone Easyweigh™ for Smart OBM
7 August 2024
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has type-approved Elphinstone Easyweigh™ on-board weighing system as a Smart OBM System. Elphinstone Weighing Systems is the first OBM supplier to have presented weighing technologies (Mass Sensor…
TCA upgrades Netcorp’s certification to support both RIM and TMA
29 July 2024
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) is pleased to announce that Netcorp, a registered provider of the Road Infrastructure Management (RIM) application, has now been certified for the Telematics Monitoring Application (TMA). Netcorp is…
New industry-led data sharing scheme responds to needs of industry associations and their members
1 July 2024
Industry associations can now gain national insights into sector-wide vehicle movements, thanks to the introduction of a new industry-led data-sharing scheme announced by Transport Certification Australia (TCA). The scheme allows…
TCA registers MiX by Powerfleet as a new RIM service provider
8 May 2024
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has registered MiX by Powerfleet as a service provider for the Road Infrastructure Management (RIM) application of the National Telematics Framework. The registration enables MiX by…
Changes to telematics requirements in New South Wales – Are you ready?
19 March 2024
Are you a heavy vehicle driver or transport operator in New South Wales who uses telematics devices to unlock productivity or access benefits? There are some significant changes happening by…
Changes to telematics requirements in Queensland – Are you ready?
19 March 2024
Are you a heavy vehicle driver or transport operator in Queensland who uses telematics devices to unlock productivity or access benefits? There are some significant changes happening by 1 June…
TCA recognises The Fleet Office as a new RIM service provider
22 February 2024
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has recognised The Fleet Office as a service provider for the Road Infrastructure Management (RIM) application of the National Telematics Framework. The Fleet Office is an Australian…
TCA announces Webfleet as a certified service provider for TMA and RIM
15 February 2024
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has certified Webfleet as an application service provider for both Telematics Monitoring Application (TMA) and Road Infrastructure Management (RIM) applications under the National Telematics Framework. Webfleet, Bridgestone's…
TCA certification helps to streamline product rulings for Fuel Tax Credit technologies
24 January 2024
Application Service Providers (ASPs) certified by Transport Certification Australia (TCA) can soon benefit from streamlined product or class rulings1 issued by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for technologies used for Fuel…
TCA type-approves Geotab’s GO9 telematics device
22 January 2024
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) is pleased to announce the type-approval of Geotab’s GO9-LTM telematics device up to Level 2 assurance. Details of the new type-approved telematics device from Geotab are…
Meet the TCA intern: Yongxin Feng
22 January 2024
During 2023, Transport Certification Australia (TCA) hosted an intern, Yongxin Feng, who was a final year student of Bachelor of Applied Data Science at Monash University. Yongxin spent six months…
Teletrac Navman obtains type-approval for new telematics device
19 December 2023
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) is pleased to announce the type-approval of a new telematics device from Teletrac Navman. Teletrac Navman is a certified Application Service Provider (ASP) within the National…
WHG certified by TCA to offer services through the National Telematics Framework
30 November 2023
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has certified WHG Telematics as an Application Service Provider (ASP) under the National Telematics Framework. The certification encompasses type-approval of WHG's telematics device and their Smart On-Board Mass (OBM)…
Deadline approaches for Queensland’s and NSW’s transition to TMA and Smart OBM
3 November 2023
There’s less than seven months left for eligible heavy vehicle operators in Queensland and New South Wales to adopt Smart On-Board Mass (OBM) systems. From 1 June 2024, transport operators…
TCA’s new initiative aims for greater construction vehicle visibility
19 October 2023
The construction transport sector is leading a data sharing initiative that aims to provide greater visibility of the movement of construction vehicles across Australia. The nation-first initiative is being led…
Telematics data streamlines supply chain
30 August 2023
The automated tracking of empty freight containers can improve turnaround times by more than 30 per cent. A collaborative Victorian project, using data supplied by Transport Certification Australia (TCA), has…
TCA recognises Simon National Carriers through the National Telematics Framework
27 July 2023
Transport Certification Australia has certified Simon National Carriers to be an Application Service Provider (ASP) through the National Telematics Framework (NTF). Transport operators like Simon National Carriers, who have invested in their own telematics…
Australian 3G network shutdown – Have you started your transition?
26 July 2023
Between December 2023 and September 2024, Telstra, Optus and Vodafone will close their 3G networks to make room for new, faster services. The Vodafone network shut its service in December…
NSW’s transition to TMA and Smart OBM: What you need to know
13 July 2023
Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) is adopting the use of the Telematics Monitoring Application (TMA) and Smart On-Board Mass (OBM) for some Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles operating in…
Collaborative study to help understand movement of dangerous goods vehicles
5 June 2023
A new industry-led data sharing initiative between Transport Certification Australia (TCA) and the National Bulk Tanker Association (NBTA) aims to provide better understanding of the movement of vehicles transporting dangerous…
Highlights from the Brisbane Truck Show
26 May 2023
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) attended the Brisbane Truck Show 2023 on 18-21 May, which this year received a record turnout from the heavy vehicle and road freight industries. It was particularly pleasing…
Airtec’s new Smart OBM system type-approved by TCA
25 May 2023
Transport Certification Australia has announced that Airtec Corporation has obtained type-approval for its new AXS Series (AXS101D and AXS102D) Smart On-Board Mass (OBM) system. Smart OBM systems capture vehicle axle mass measurements as…
First in-field assessments begin for innovative temporary traffic management devices
2 May 2023
A solar powered mobile traffic gate is amongst the first temporary traffic management innovations to be put through its paces as part of the Austroads Innovative Temporary Traffic Management Device…
What’s new in telematics?
27 April 2023
With over thirty different technology providers exhibiting at the next month’s Brisbane Truck Show, a reasonable question from any attendee might be ‘What’s New in Telematics?’ Recent changes by Australia’s…
TAP Smart OBM dashboards roll out nationally
3 April 2023
Smart On-Board Mass (OBM) dashboards are now available to all jurisdictions and local governments with access to TCA’s Telematics Analytics Platform (TAP). The upgrade comes in response to the latest…
Victorian Government sets Smart-OBM deadline for High Productivity Freight Vehicles
10 February 2023
The Department of Transport and Planning Victoria has announced 30 June 2023 as the final deadline to have Smart On-board Mass (OBM) fitted to certain High Productivity Freight Vehicles (HPFVs). …
Telematics improves access for class 1 special purpose vehicles in South Australia
20 December 2022
New arrangements introduced by the South Australia Department of Infrastructure and Transport now allow class 1 special purpose vehicles fitted with telematic monitoring to access approved road networks more easily.…
Department of Transport and Main Roads Queensland commences transition to TMA and Smart OBM
16 December 2022
The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has commenced an 18-month transition period which will harmonise the use of National Telematics Framework applications for heavy vehicles in Queensland with other…
Queensland announces transition from IAP to TMA
10 November 2022
The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has announced upcoming changes which will harmonise the use of National Telematics Framework applications for heavy vehicles in Queensland with other…
Integrated Vehicle Solutions gets Smart OBM type-approval
24 May 2022
Transport Certification Australia has announced the type-approval of a Smart On-board Mass (OBM) system from Integrated Vehicle Solutions. Integrated Vehicle Solutions supports transport operators with its cross-sector LoadSMART product. LoadSMART…
Netcorp Australia – New registered service provider for RIM
4 April 2022
Transport Certification Australia is pleased to welcome Netcorp Australia as a new registered provider for the Road Infrastructure Management (RIM) application. As the National Telematics Framework (NTF) continues to evolve…
New Smart OBM system from Right Weigh
2 March 2022
Transport Certification Australia has today announced that Right Weigh has obtained type-approval of a Smart OBM system at Category B. Smart OBM systems use digital technology to collect and transmit…
TCA type-approves new Smart OBM from Knorr-Bremse
16 February 2022
Transport Certification Australia is pleased to announce the type-approval of a Smart On-board Mass (OBM) system from Knorr-Bremse Australia Pty Ltd. Based in Munich, Germany, and already with a long…
Teletrac Navman obtains type-approval for new telematics device
19 January 2022
Transport Certification Australia is pleased to announce the type-approval of a new telematics device from Teletrac Navman. The VT102 meets the highest level of assurance which can be obtained through…
DrivaLink – New registered service provider for RIM
30 September 2021
Transport Certification Australia is pleased to announce DrivaLink as a new registered provider for the Road Infrastructure Management (RIM) application. The RIM application of the National Telematics Framework enables reliable…
FleetLogix – Another new registered service provider for RIM
14 September 2021
Transport Certification Australia is pleased to announce FleetLogix as a new registered provider for the Road Infrastructure Management (RIM) application. FleetLogix is an Australian-owned company focusing specifically on the needs…
E-Max approved to offer Smart OBM system
9 September 2021
Transport Certification Australia today announced that E-Max is now type-approved to offer a Smart On-Board Mass (OBM) system. Smart OBM systems are digitally connected on-board weighing systems that enable new…
TCA announces Pacific Telematics as a registered service provider for RIM
1 September 2021
Transport Certification Australia has today announced Pacific Telematics as a new registered provider for the Road Infrastructure Management (RIM) application. Road agencies use the RIM application of the National Telematics…
V-DAQ certified to support Smart OBM
16 August 2021
Transport Certification Australia today announced that V-DAQ is now certified to support Smart On-Board Mass (OBM) systems. V-DAQ is an existing certified provider that offers the Telematics Monitoring Application…
TCA type-approves Knorr-Bremse OBM system
29 July 2021
Transport Certification Australia today announced Knorr-Bremse Australia Pty Ltd has obtained type-approval for an On-board Mass (OBM) system. The Knorr-Bremse Group is a world-leading manufacturer of braking systems. Based in…
TCA contributes to National Freight Data Hub prototype
30 June 2021
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has released details on how it contributed to the heavy vehicle movement insights provided through the National Freight Data Hub prototype website. Publicly released on 30…
TCA announces MTData as a Certified Service Provider
28 June 2021
Transport Certification Australia today announced MTData as a certified service provider through the National Telematics Framework (NTF). The certification of MTData means that it can now offer the Intelligent Access…
TCA type-approves Smart OBM for McColl’s
23 June 2021
Transport Certification Australia has type-approved the McColl’s Integrated Mass Management System (MIMMS) as a Smart On-Board Mass (OBM) system. McColl’s Transport Operations Pty Ltd is Australia’s largest independent bulk liquid…
Sensium announced as registered service provider for RIM
3 May 2021
Transport Certification Australia has today announced Sensium Fleet Telematics as a new registered provider for the Road Infrastructure Management (RIM) application. Road agencies use the RIM application of the National…
New provider registered for RIM
24 March 2021
Transport Certification Australia is pleased to announce WiseTech Global as a new registered provider for the Road Infrastructure Management (RIM) application. The RIM application of the National Telematics Framework enables…
Loadman offers Smart OBM system
5 February 2021
Transport Certification Australia today announced Loadman Australia has obtained type-approval for a Smart On-board Mass (OBM) system. Smart OBM systems are digitally connected on-board weighing systems that enable new productivity…
TCA announces new TMA Service Provider and Type-Approved Telematics Device
4 December 2020
Transport Certification Australia has announced V-DAQ as a new service provider offering the Telematics Monitoring Application (TMA) through the National Telematics Framework (NTF). V-DAQ is an Australian company providing intelligence…
Airtec type-approved for Smart OBM System
2 December 2020
Transport Certification Australia today announced Airtec Corporation (Airtec) has obtained type-approval for a smart on-board mass (OBM) system. On-board mass (OBM) systems measure the mass of axle groups and calculate…
Another registered provider for RIM
22 October 2020
Transport Certification Australia has announced MTData as another registered provider for the Road Infrastructure Management (RIM) application. A new application of the National Telematics Framework, RIM enables the collection of…
TCA type-approves Right Weigh OBM system
12 October 2020
Transport Certification Australia has today announced that Right Weigh has obtained type-approval of an on-board mass (OBM) system. Right Weigh is a supplier of OBM systems for the transport industry.…
New registered service provider for the Road Infrastructure Management application
28 September 2020
Transport Certification Australia today announced SolBox as a registered service provider of Road Infrastructure Management (RIM), an application of the National Telematics Framework. The RIM application enables the collection of…
TCA proudly sponsors the 2020 Australian Freight Industry Awards
19 August 2020
Transport Certification Australia is pleased to sponsor the ‘Application of Technology Award’ in the 2020 Australian Freight Industry Awards (AFIA) for the ninth year. Nominations are now open for the…
TCA releases new specification for telematics devices
19 March 2020
Transport Certification Australia today released a new specification for telematics devices. The new Telematics Device Functional and Technical Specification responds to the rapid pace of technological developments, the growing use…
Tramanco offers future-ready intelligent mass capability with new OBM system
26 February 2020
Transport Certification Australia has today announced that Tramanco is the first to be type-approved for a new generation of smart on-board mass (OBM) system. Smart OBM systems are capable of…
Airtec offers transport operators new options for type-approved OBM system
17 February 2020
Transport Certification Australia has today announced Airtec Corporation’s (Airtec) new option for transport operators wanting to benefit from its existing type-approved OBM system. Airtec is a leading supplier and manufacturer of digital…
First provider registered for the Road Infrastructure Management application
3 January 2020
Transport Certification Australia is pleased to announce V-DAQ as the first approved registered provider of Road Infrastructure Management (RIM), an application of the National Telematics Framework. V-DAQ is an Australian company that provides the opportunity…
Transport for NSW puts telematics to use in its Freight Data Hub
18 December 2019
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) commends Transport for NSW (TfNSW) for taking the lead in publishing road freight data through the NSW Freight Data Hub. TCA and TfNSW have worked closely together…
Use of new Road Infrastructure Management application expands further in NSW
16 December 2019
Road managers and regulators are now using Transport Certification Australia’s (TCA) Road Infrastructure Management (RIM) application to drive productivity and safety reforms, while reducing costs. RIM enables the collection of road use…
BlackBox Control Obtains Type-Approval for New Telematics Device
25 November 2019
Transport Certification Australia is pleased to announce the type-approval of a BlackBox Control Telematics In-Vehicle Unit (IVU). The new IVU is an original model designed and developed in Australia that…
Second provider now certified for Hill Descent Monitoring application
31 October 2019
Transport Certification Australia is pleased to announce Transport Compliance Services (TCS) as a second certified service provider of Hill Descent Monitoring (HDM) – a new application of the National Telematics Framework. TCS is…
First provider certified for Hill Descent Monitoring application
23 October 2019
Transport Certification Australia is pleased to announce BlackBox Control as the first new certified service provider of Hill Descent Monitoring (HDM), a new application of the National Telematics Framework. As a monitoring application,…
New Telematics Applications Take Flight
12 August 2019
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has released details of how road managers and regulators are using new applications of the National Telematics Framework to drive productivity and safety reforms, while reducing costs. At…
Joint Research Report at Brisbane Truck Show Highlights the Power of Telematics
17 May 2019
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) and the Australian Road Transport Suppliers Association (ARTSA) this week released a joint research report at the 2019 Brisbane Truck Show. The TCA and ARTSA report…
Airtec Obtains OBM System Type-Approval
30 April 2019
Transport Certification Australia today announced the type-approval of an Airtec Corporation Pty Ltd On-Board Mass (OBM) system. Airtec Corporation is a leader in digital tyre inflation and mass management systems…
TCA Establishes Interoperability for Fatigue Management Devices
18 April 2019
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has released an interoperability protocol for fatigue management devices. The protocol establishes – for the first time – a standardised way to transfer information, to ensure…
New Executive General Manager for TCA
15 April 2019
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stuart Ballingall as its new Executive General Manager (EGM), effective 6 May 2019. Mr Ballingall has over 20 years’…
E-Max Obtains OBM System Type-Approval
8 April 2019
Transport Certification Australia today announced the type-approval of an E-Max Australia On-Board Mass (OBM) system. E-Max has been servicing the auto electrical industry and heavy transport industry for two decades…
Pinpoint Communications is now Netstar
4 April 2019
Transport Certification Australia has today announced that certified service provider Pinpoint Communications has changed its name to Netstar Australia Pty Ltd. Australian-based Pinpoint Communications was acquired by Netstar two years…
TCA introduces new safety application for hill descents
18 December 2018
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today released a new safety application through the National Telematics Framework to manage hill descents. The new Hill Descent Monitoring (HDM) application monitors heavy vehicle speed…
Stephen Golding stands down as chairperson of TCA
23 November 2018
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has announced that Stephen Golding AM RFD is standing down as Chairperson of TCA at its forthcoming December Board meeting. After a long and distinguished career,…
TCA release Annual Report for 2017-18
22 November 2018
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has released its Annual Report for 2017-18. The Report marks the culmination of a highly productive and influential year for TCA, detailing work on a range…
Chris Koniditsiotis announces retirement from TCA
13 November 2018
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has announced that Chris Koniditsiotis is retiring from the position of Chief Executive Officer. Well-known across the transport and technology sectors, Chris Koniditsiotis has led TCA…
Improvements to the IAP get the go-ahead
9 November 2018
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today confirmed that improvements will be made to the Intelligent Access Program (IAP). The IAP is an application of the National Telematics Framework, which provides a…
TCA type-approval granted to Tramanco OBM system
23 August 2018
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today announced the type-approval of a Tramanco On-Board Mass (OBM) System. The Chief Executive Officer of TCA, Chris Koniditsiotis, said "Tramanco Pty Ltd is to be…
TCA announces its first type-approved On-Board Mass (OBM) System
20 August 2018
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today announced the first type-approved OBM System. The Chief Executive Officer of TCA, Chris Koniditsiotis, said "Loadmass Pty Ltd (trading as Loadman Australia) is to be…
Consolidating heavy vehicle rest area information for In-Cab navigation devices and services
23 July 2018
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today announced that it is consolidating heavy vehicle rest area information for navigation devices and services used by heavy vehicle drivers. Prompted by calls from the…
Record growth in the Intelligent Access Program (IAP)
18 July 2018
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today reported record growth in the IAP over the last twelve months. From 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018, an additional 657 vehicles were enrolled…
National Telematics Framework – Updated document suite launched
9 July 2018
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today released an updated suite of documents for the National Telematics Framework. The National Telematics Framework is a government-endorsed, digital business platform for telematics and related…
TCA releases Statement of Corporate Intent for 2018-19
4 July 2018
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has released its Statement of Corporate Intent for 2018-19 which presents TCA's key areas of focus and work program for the financial year. The Chief Executive…
TCA working on interoperability of fatigue monitoring devices
31 May 2018
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has announced that it is leading work to facilitate the interoperability of fatigue monitoring devices and telematics In-Vehicle Units (IVUs). Fatigue monitoring devices, which broadly include…
TCA to lead enhancements to the Intelligent Access Program (IAP)
21 May 2018
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) will lead work on developing a package of enhancements to the Intelligent Access Program (IAP), following Friday's Transport and Infrastructure Council (TIC) meeting. As an application…
TCA highlights productivity and safety opportunities of On-Board Mass
16 May 2018
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) last week hosted an On-Board Mass (OBM) Forum at MEGATRANS2018. The forum was an open session for interested parties to hear from TCA and OBM System…
TCA breakfast event – promoting safety through Telematics
3 May 2018
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today hosted the Safety Through Telematics event in Rooty Hill, Sydney. The event attracted over 70 delegates from across the transport and technology sectors. Attendees included…
Flexible mass monitoring with On-Board Mass (OBM) systems
26 March 2018
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today advised that type-approved OBM Systems will soon be available through the National Telematics Framework. Often referred to as electronic weigh scales, OBM Systems are widely…
TCA releases updated Telematics IVU specification
24 January 2018
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today released an update to the Telematics In-Vehicle Unit (IVU) Functional and Technical Specification. TCA Chief Executive Officer, Chris Koniditsiotis, said “The updated Specification reflects changes…
TCA releases report to inform future decisions for connected and automated vehicles
15 January 2018
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) released a report which explores the security of Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs). The report, entitled Key Decisions to Progress Australian Deployment of a Security Credential…
Certified Telematics Apps Drive Productivity Reforms
17 November 2017
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has highlighted the availability of an updated Australian bridge standard which leads the way for enhanced access to drive productivity. The Australian Standard for bridge assessment…
Acquisition of TCA certified service provider by Telstra
7 November 2017
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today released information about the acquisition of a certified service provider. MTData and its wholly-owned subsidiary Transport Compliance Services (TCS) – which has been certified by…
TCA releases 2016-2017 Annual Report
27 October 2017
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has released its Annual Report for the 2016-17 financial year. The Annual Report highlights how TCA worked across government portfolios and industry sectors to navigate the…
Open technology market for On-Board Mass Systems
11 October 2017
Transport Certification Australia (TCA), the national government body responsible for providing assurance in the use of telematics and related intelligent technologies, today announced it has received five applications for type-approval…
TCA Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) and On-Board Mass (OBM)
15 September 2017
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) hosted the Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) Forum this week in Brisbane. TCA Chief Executive Officer and President of the International Society for Weigh-In-Motion (ISWIM), Chris Koniditsiotis said, “The…
TCA Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) Forum – A collaborative approach to managing mass to improve road network utilisation
15 August 2017
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) is hosting a Forum to progress the discussion and advancement of weigh-in-motion technologies – both on-road and in-vehicle. The Forum is being held on 11 and…
TCA proud to sponsor technology award at the 28th Australian Freight Industry Awards
27 July 2017
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) is proud to sponsor the Application of Technology Award (Shaun Owen Memorial) at the 28th Australian Freight Industry Awards (AFIA). The awards are being hosted by…
Intelligent Access Program (IAP) passes major milestone
21 June 2017
Transport Certification Australia (TCA), the national government body responsible for providing assurance in the use of telematics and related intelligent technologies, today reported that there are now over 4,000 individual…
Telematics Industry Group leads engagement on new government initiatives
9 June 2017
Transport Certification Australia (TCA), the national government body responsible for providing assurance in the use of telematics and related intelligent technologies, this week hosted the Telematics Industry Group (TIG) in…
TCA hosts international and Australian experts in connected vehicles at special industry event
1 June 2017
Transport Certification Australia (TCA), the national government body responsible for providing assurance in the use of telematics and related intelligent technologies, this week hosted the Connected Vehicle Security and Standards…
Type-approval applications now open for On-Board Mass (OBM) systems
23 May 2017
Transport Certification Australia (TCA), the national government body responsible for providing assurance in the use of telematics and related intelligent technologies, has today announced it is now accepting applications for…
TCA release On-Board Mass (OBM) system functional and technical specification
3 May 2017
Transport Certification Australia (TCA), the national government body responsible for providing assurance in the use of telematics and related intelligent technologies, today released the On-Board Mass (OBM) System Functional and…
TCA releases new specification to improve interconnectivity of telematics and related intelligent technologies
1 May 2017
Transport Certification Australia (TCA), the national government body responsible for providing assurance in the use of telematics and related intelligent technologies, today released a new Specification to promote the interconnectivity…
TCA introduces new application of the National Telematics Framework for heavy vehicle road use charging
22 March 2017
Transport Certification Australia (TCA), the national government administrator of the telematics and related intelligent technologies, today announced that it has worked with Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA) to implement a…
Intelligent Access Program monitoring for special purpose vehicles in Queensland
7 March 2017
Transport Certification Australia (TCA), the national administrator of the Intelligent Access Program (IAP), reminds heavy mobile crane operators in Queensland of the need to enrol in the Intelligent Access Program…
On-Board Mass (OBM) Functional and Technical Specification – TCA releases final draft
20 December 2016
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has released the final draft version of the On-Board Mass (OBM) Functional and Technical Specification – for the last round of review from industry stakeholders, prior…
International Society for Weigh-In-Motion (ISWIM) elects TCA CEO, Chris Koniditsiotis, President
13 December 2016
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) Chief Executive Officer, Chris Koniditsiotis has been elected President of the International Society for Weigh-In-Motion (ISWIM). ISWIM has over 700 individual members from 70 countries, and…
TCA Constitution updated by members: reaffirms and expands TCA’s role in telematics, related intelligent technologies and co-operative intelligent transport systems (C-ITS)
29 November 2016
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) yesterday held its Annual General Meeting, where TCA Members updated TCA’s Constitution. TCA’s updated Constitution not only reaffirms TCA’s established role in providing assurance in the…
TCA announces a world first ahead of next month’s ITS World Congress in Melbourne
22 September 2016
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today announced a world first will occur at the 23rd ITS World Congress, to be held in Melbourne 10 – 14 October. As the Official Demonstrations…
BIGmate obtains type-approval for Telematics In-Vehicle Unit (IVU)
20 September 2016
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today announced that telematics provider BIGmate has obtained TCA type-approval for one of its Telematics IVU models. TCA Chief Executive Officer, Chris Koniditsiotis, said “BIGmate has…
TCA releases discussion paper: Towards a national vision for a secure, connected future through cooperative intelligent transport systems (C-ITS)
13 September 2016
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has today released a discussion paper focussing on future security in the adoption and development of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS). C-ITS enable real-time wireless communication…
TCA releases a new resource for the Intelligent Access Program (IAP)
1 September 2016
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has released a new document which will help stakeholders better understand the IAP. The Overview of the IAP Functional and Technical Specification allows a wider audience…
TCA recognises technology achievements at the 27th Australian Freight Industry Awards
5 August 2016
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has announced it is again the proud sponsor of the Application of Technology Award at the Australian Freight Industry Awards (AFIA), which is being held on…
Transport operators gain improved access in Greater Sydney
7 June 2016
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today acknowledged the recent announcement by the NSW Government to establish the Safety, Productivity & Environment Construction Transport Scheme (SPECTS). SPECTS introduces major productivity gains for…
Telematics Industry Group (TIG) primed for major safety and productivity initiatives led by government
18 April 2016
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today reported on the latest Telematics Industry Group (TIG) meeting held in Melbourne on 15 April 2016. The TIG provides a forum where TCA can interact…
Important information for Transtech Driven IAP customers
2 March 2016
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today released important information for Transtech Driven customers regarding transition arrangements to ensure the continuity of Intelligent Access Program (IAP) Services. “The certification of Navman Wireless…
TCA reminds transport operators to ensure enrolment of applicable vehicles in the IAP
23 February 2016
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) seeks to remind transport operators of the need to ensure the enrolment of applicable vehicles in the Intelligent Access Program (IAP). “Transport operators are obliged to…
TCA announces new IAP Service Provider – Navman Wireless Australia
8 February 2016
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has announced that Navman Wireless Australia Pty Limited (Navman Wireless Australia) has obtained certification as an Intelligent Access Program (IAP) Service Provider. “TCA’s certification of Navman…
TCA commences work on EWD implementation
23 November 2015
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today announced it has now commenced work on the implementation of Electronic Work Diaries (EWD) with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). TCA Chief Executive Officer,…
TCA releases its report on C-ITS International Harmonisation Task Group (HTG) 6
21 October 2015
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today released its report on the Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) International Harmonisation Task Group (HTG) 6 in relation to its role as co-lead of HTG6…
IAP numbers on the rise as transport operators seek greater productivity opportunities
23 September 2015
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today reported on a notable increase in the number of heavy vehicles which have become enrolled in the Intelligent Access Program (IAP) over the last 12…
Industry framework attracts interest from around the globe
8 August 2015
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today announced the seven shortlisted vendors selected to progress with demonstrations under the new Victorian industry framework for trialling road freight Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and…
Transtech Driven obtains type-approval for a range of its Telematics In-Vehicle Units (IVU) offerings
28 July 2015
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today announced that Transtech Driven has successfully obtained type-approval for five of its Telematics In-Vehicle Units (IVUs). “We can confirm Transtech Driven is the first supplier…
TSC releases new specification for fare devices in taxis
6 July 2015
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today acknowledged the release of a new Functional and Technical Specification for Fare Devices by the Taxi Services Commission (TSC) of Victoria. Fare devices will become…
TCA announced as Official Demonstrations Partner of the 23rd ITS World Congress
30 June 2015
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) was today announced as the Official Demonstrations Partner for next year’s Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) World Congress in Melbourne. “TCA is delighted to be continuing a…
Type-approved Telematics IVUs – ensuring reliability, accuracy, integrity and security of data
23 June 2015
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today reminded stakeholders of the benefits of being an informed consumer when it comes to purchasing telematics hardware. “One thing common to all commercial and regulatory…
TCA provides update on freight innovation trials
20 May 2015
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) takes this opportunity to provide an update on the Industry Framework for Trialling Road Freight Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and Associated Technologies, after submissions closed in…
TCA and VicRoads issue reminder for innovative ITS applications for heavy vehicles
19 March 2015
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today reminded interested parties that the deadline for submitting Industry Framework for Trialling Road Freight Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and Associated Technologies1 proposals is fast approaching.…
TCA and VicRoads welcome innovative ITS applications for heavy vehicles
11 February 2015
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) and VicRoads today launched a new industry framework for trialling road freight Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and associated technologies1. Announced by the Victorian Minister for Roads,…
TCA releases Telematics Data Dictionary
11 December 2014
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today announced, in response to a request from Australian Transport Ministers, that it has released a Telematics Data Dictionary that establishes a common set of definitions…
NSW adopts the use of OBM systems linked to the IAP
8 December 2014
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today acknowledged that On-Board Mass (OBM) systems linked to the Intelligent Access Program (IAP) are now a requirement for specific vehicle combinations and loads in New…
25,000 IVUs that satisfy key TCA requirements installed in Australian heavy vehicles
29 October 2014
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today reported on the estimated number of telematics In-Vehicle Units (IVUs) installed in heavy vehicles throughout Australia which satisfy key TCA requirements. Intelligent Access Program (IAP)…
TCA welcomes improved HML access on New England Highway
8 July 2014
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today acknowledged the availability of uninterrupted Higher Mass Limits (HML) access – through the Intelligent Access Program (IAP) – on the New England Highway in New…
TCA to develop Telematics Data Dictionary
4 June 2014
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today announced it has taken a lead role in the development of a Telematics Data Dictionary, to establish a common set of definitions for the use…
TCA commences type-approval for Telematics In-Vehicle Units (IVUs)
28 May 2014
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today announced it is now accepting applications for type-approval of Telematics In-Vehicle Units (IVUs). “In recent months we’ve received a strong level of interest from the…
Intelligent Access Program (IAP) pilot commences in Sweden
17 April 2014
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) and Trafikverket (Swedish Transport Administration) announced at this week’s inaugural meeting of the new OECD Workshop for High Capacity Vehicles in Paris that the Operational Pilot…
TCA to support reforms being led by the Victorian Taxi Services Commission (TSC)
14 April 2014
TCA today announced that it is working with the TSC to support the implementation of its In-Taxi Technology Reform Program. The TSC is an independent body established in July 2011,…
TCA to provide assurance across government through its new Strategic Plan
3 April 2014
TCA today released its new Strategic Plan, which responds to the growing use of telematics and related intelligent technologies – including Co-operative ITS (C-ITS) applications – by governments as enablers…
Privacy critical to engendering trust in the use of C-ITS
12 March 2014
To coincide with changes to the Privacy Act which commence today, TCA emphasised the need to uphold strict privacy safeguards in order to progress the wider use of telematics and…
TCA to host C-ITS international task group in Melbourne during March 2014
20 February 2014
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today announced it will host international representatives working on behalf of the European Commission and United States Department of Transportation1 – as part of its active…
TCA introduces Telematics IVU specification for land-based transport applications
15 November 2013
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today announced the release of a Telematics In-Vehicle Unit (IVU) Functional and Technical Specification which can be referenced for land-based transport uses. “The use of telematics…
Entry Options initiative for the IAP – report on progress
7 November 2013
Marking six months since it was made available to all transport operators across the country, TCA today reported on the progress of the Entry Options initiative for the Intelligent Access…
TCA releases Electronic Work Diary (Draft) Specification
23 October 2013
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today acknowledged the release of the Final Report Operational Pilot of Electronic Work Diaries (EWDs) and Speed Monitoring Systems, following the announcement by Transport for New…
TCA wins major award at 20th ITS World Congress in Japan
15 October 2013
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) was last night presented with the ITS Asia Pacific Industry Award at the 20th ITS World Congress in Tokyo, Japan. “This is the first international award…
TCA appoints new Senior Manager, Implementation and Maintenance
7 October 2013
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has announced its appointment of Mr Paul Silveston to the role of Senior Manager, Implementation and Maintenance. Mr Silveston has extensive implementation and operational experience, and…
TCA expands IAP to include On-Board Mass Units (OBMU)
30 August 2013
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today announced it will expand the Intelligent Access Program (IAP) to incorporate the use of type-approved On-Board Mass Units (OBMUs) – to be known as IAP…
TCA supports Freight Week 2013 and the 24th Australian Freight Industry Awards
23 August 2013
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today announced it will be a key participant in Freight Week 2013, an event co-hosted by the Victorian Transport Association (VTA) and the Victorian Automobile Chamber…
TCA obtains National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accreditation
19 August 2013
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today announced, in an Australian first, that it has received accreditation from the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) for the Calibration of GPS Based In-Vehicle…
TCA to provide assurance in the use of On-Board Mass (OBM) units
5 July 2013
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today announced that it will soon commence the type-approval of On-Board Mass (OBM) units. Commonly known as weigh scales or mass systems, OBM units typically utilise…
TCA establishes new consultative forum with the telematics industry
22 May 2013
Transport Certification Australia Limited (TCA) today announced plans to establish a Telematics Industry Group to provide a consultative forum between TCA and the telematics industry on current and emerging issues…
TCA presenting at NeTC Industry Forum 2013
16 May 2013
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today announced its Chief Executive Officer, Chris Koniditsiotis, will be presenting at the 2013 National Electronic Tolling Committee (NeTC) Industry Forum, which is being held at…
TCA presenting at Victorian Transport Association State Conference
2 May 2013
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) today announced its Chief Executive Officer, Chris Koniditsiotis, will be presenting at the 2013 Victorian Transport Association (VTA) State Conference, which is being held over two…
IAP service providers – the only way to obtain the IAP and flexible IAP pricing
19 April 2013
Following the release of details on the expansion of the Entry Options initiative and the introduction of Flexible IAP Pricing, Transport Certification Australia Limited (TCA) today took the opportunity to…
Transport operators to benefit from improvements made to the Intelligent Access Program (IAP)
9 April 2013
Transport Certification Australia Limited (TCA) today thanked the NSW Minister for Roads and Ports, the Hon Duncan Gay MLC, for announcing further details on two major initiatives to make the…
TCA – Providing clarity in speed measurement
13 March 2013
TCA today announced the release of Intelligent Speed Management (ISM) at the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) Forum in Melbourne, providing the transport and logistics sectors with a way to accurately…
TCA – A key participant in Sandown Drive Days (7 and 8 March 2013)
28 February 2013
TCA today announced that it is a key participant of the Sandown Drive Days event, which is being hosted by the Victorian Transport Association (VTA), on 7 and 8 March…